Do “central sensitization” questionnaires reflect measures of nociceptive sensitization or psychological constructs? A systematic review and meta-analyses

GR Adams, W Gandhi, R Harrison, CM Van Reekum… - Pain, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Central sensitization (CS) is defined as an increased nociceptive responsiveness due to
sensitization of neurons in the central nervous system, usually the result of prolonged …

Current concept of quantitative sensory testing and pressure pain threshold in neck/shoulder and low back pain

H Suzuki, S Tahara, M Mitsuda, H Izumi, S Ikeda… - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, several published articles have shown that quantitative sensory testing
(QST) and pressure pain threshold (PPT) are useful in the analysis of neck/shoulder and low …

[HTML][HTML] Low-intensity focused ultrasound to the posterior insula reduces temporal summation of pain

A In, A Strohman, B Payne, W Legon - Brain stimulation, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The insula and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) are core brain regions
involved in pain processing and central sensitization, a shared mechanism across various …

Effect of extracorporeal shock wave combined with Kinesio taping on upper limb function during individuals with biceps brachii tendinopathy: protocol for a double …

K Liu, L Yin, Y Zhang, L Huang, G Liu, R Zhu, P Fang… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Long head of biceps brachii tendinopathy (LHBT) is characterised by persistent
pain and disability of shoulder joint, impairing patients' quality of life. Extracorporeal shock …

Both gender and agonistic experience affect perceived pain during the cold pressor test

P Diotaiuti, S Corrado, S Mancone, M Palombo… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background. Differences in pain perception in athletes have recently been highlighted in the
literature. Objectives. To compare gender ratings of perceived pain in athletes with low and …

Chiropractic spinal manipulation prevents secondary hyperalgesia induced by topical capsaicin in healthy individuals

C Gevers-Montoro, B Provencher, S Northon… - Frontiers in Pain …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background and Aims: Spinal manipulation (SM) is currently recommended for the
management of back pain. Experimental studies indicate that the hypoalgesic mechanisms …

Low-back pain-induced dynamic trunk muscle control impairments are associated with altered spatial EMG-torque relationships

M Arvanitidis, D Jimenez-Grande… - … and Science in …, 2023 - research.birmingham.ac.uk
Purpose: We quantified the relationship between high-density surface electromyographic
(HDsEMG) oscillations (in both time and frequency domains) and torque steadiness during …

Conditioned pain modulation (CPM) paradigm type affects its sensitivity as a biomarker of fibromyalgia

A Gil-Ugidos, A Vázquez-Millán, N Samartin-Veiga… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a widespread chronic pain syndrome, possibly associated with the
presence of central dysfunction in descending pain inhibition pathways. Conditioned Pain …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of an afforestation activity on thermal and mechanical pain mechanisms: A clinical trial

DB Gungormus, L Sánchez-Bermejo… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sensory stimulation has shown the capacity to modulate pain mechanisms. Yet, the optimal
methods of sensory stimulation remain uncertain. Afforestation activities stand out as a …

Exercise induced hypoalgesia during different intensities of a dynamic resistance exercise: A randomized controlled trial

AT Wilson, J Pinette, K Lyons, WJ Hanney - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Exercise produces an immediate lessening of pain sensitivity (Exercise-Induced
Hypoalgesia (EIH)) in healthy individuals at local and distant sites, possibly through a …